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#1 | Hi from Tasmania datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:20 am

I have been after a R1200RS for about 6 months, so I sold my 1995 VFR750 and this weekend got a 2018 1200RS (8,000ks). While I enjoyed the VFR it had no rider aids and given I am such an average rider I wanted ABS etc. to save me from myself.

The RS ticks all the boxes in what I wanted in a motorcycle and I am looking forward to doing some touring around Tasmania on the bike.

The forum helped me decide on the bike and I am sure I am going to need some of the help you guys offer to every member.

Thanks and stay safe.

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#2 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:19 am

Welcome Ican and yep got a good bike now for doing the 2 hour and a bit trips around Tas lol. Tas was made for the RS and loves all those nice roads down there. any questions about the bike or extras for it just ask away and plenty here will be able to help.

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#3 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:21 pm

Welcome. I had a 1994 VFR. Plus several in between. The VFR750 was probably the best sports tourer in the 20th century. The RS is the best, so far, in the 21st

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#4 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:41 pm

Welcome. I also had a number of VFRs staring with a 500. I parted company with the 2014 to buy my RS. They were great bikes for me at the time. I still miss certain aspects of them. I don't miss the riding position very much at all. Enjoy your new ride.

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#5 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:53 pm

My son-in-law is still riding my old 1986 VFR 700FII. The bike still goes fast enough for him to get a speeding ticket last year for doing 92 in a 55 zone. The 16" front wheel is not so great, nor is the electrics after all these years and 125K miles on the clock. However, the engine keeps chugging along without needing any repairs and the brake components still look like new. Attached are photos of the bike taken in 2015.

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Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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#6 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:38 am

Hey Ivan,
Welcome to the RS club !
A growing group here in Tas, with a few of each of the 1200 and 1250 being around.

Did you buy locally (in which case I probably know who from 🤔)?

I'm in Kingston, soon drop me a line if you are nearby.

Cheers

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#7 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:34 pm

Just checked. Not the one I thought.. Welcome regardless.

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#8 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:40 pm

Tony, I bought it off a bloke in Cygnet (Surveyors Bay actually). I am up in Geilston Bay.

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#9 | RE: Hi from Tasmania datum

Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:03 am

Zitat von Ican im Beitrag #1
I have been after a R1200RS for about 6 months, so I sold my 1995 VFR750 and this weekend got a 2018 1200RS (8,000ks). While I enjoyed the VFR it had no rider aids and given I am such an average rider I wanted ABS etc. to save me from myself.

The RS ticks all the boxes in what I wanted in a motorcycle and I am looking forward to doing some touring around Tasmania on the bike.

Hi Ican,
I made exactly the same transition a couple of years ago, going from a 1995 VFR750 to a 2018 1200RS! I had the VFR from new and it was certainly a lovely bike and easy to ride. Of course, I love the RS now but it's quite a different bike.

Tassie is a lovely place and there are so many options for touring. Maybe I'll get to move there one day.

Welcome and ride safely!

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